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[Tutorial] How to get the Build Number of a bricked Mediatek (MTK) Android phone

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18-11-2016, 10:29 AM


In this guide on the importance of your phone's Build Number, we explained why you should take your Build Number seriously. If your phone is bricked and you need to know your Build Number (to get the right firmware) especially when none of the firmware you've tried seems to be working, this guide will help you .

Method 1:  Recovery Mode


Boot the phone into recovery mode . On some devices, you'll find the Build Number written at the top of the Stock Recovery
E.g Infinix X506

[Image: tecno-infinix-boot-to-recovery-mode-afte...update.jpg]


Method 2: Build.prop


Setup ADB on the PC . In ADB, run

Code:
adb devices
adb pull /system/build.prop

Check ro.build.display
E.g Infinix Hot 2

[Image: Build.prop_.png]


Method 3: Miracle Box ReadInfo

  • Download miracle box
  • Extract the contents of the zip file and launch miracle loader
  • When miracle box opens, click on the MTK tab then click on ReadInfo
  • Select you chip-set type from the drop-down (leave it at 4th auto if you don't know the chip-set)
  • Click on the Start Button then connect your device while its powered off
  • Miracle box should display a lot of info > including ID: xxxxx
  • That's the build number of your device
    E.g Tecno Y4

    [Image: how-to-get-build-number-using-miracle-box.jpg]

Method 4: System.img


Dump the phone's firmware in scatter format using Miracle Box or Wwr_MTK . Rename system.bin to system.img and unpack using this guide
Open Build.prop using Notepad++ and check ro.build.display
E.g Infinix Hot 2

[Image: Build.prop_.png]


Method 5: Mother Board


Loosen the phone down to the Mother Board. You might find a part of the Build Number inscribed
E.g Infinix Note 2 X600

[Image: Infinix-X600-Motherboard.jpg]


Method 6: Factory Mode


Boot the phone into factory mode . In factory mode, scroll down to "version" then use the power button to select it.
You should find the build number under SW ver. 
E.g Gionee M5 mini

[Image: Factory-mode.png]


Method 7: Recovery.img


Dump the phone's firmware in scatter format using Miracle Box or Wwr_MTK . Rename recovery.bin to recovery.img and unpack using this guide
Open Ramdisk folder then for android 7 (Nougat) and below open default.prop file & for android 8.0 (oreo) and above open prop.default file using Notepad++ then check "ro.build.display.id"
E.g Tecno I3

[Image: How-to-get-the-Build-Number-of-a-bricked...hone-7.png]



Important Notice
  • The assumption in this guide is that you've not made changes to the original device info by overwriting with a different firmware
  • If you had successfully flashed any firmware then this guide is useless for you. Its down to trial and error with any firmware (for your model) you can get
  • Not every method will work in your case due to differences in level of bricking, device model and existing setup on devices you use.

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13-07-2018, 03:50 PM
Where can i find the build number on the motherboard?
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13-07-2018, 11:19 PM
(13-07-2018, 03:50 PM)Marshall Wrote:  Where can i find the build number on the motherboard?

look around the motherboard of your device. there's no specific area where it will be indicated on the board. 
also not all phone's will indicate this on the board either that's why there is more than one method

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19-07-2018, 06:04 PM
i need help with fero pace 2 lite frp bypass please
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19-07-2018, 06:56 PM
(19-07-2018, 06:04 PM)adewaleandrew Wrote:  i need help with fero pace 2 lite frp bypass please

create a new thread so we'll focus on this
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29-09-2018, 01:47 PM
Hi,
I have downloaded and install the adb folder and run it. I typed the adb devices command, but it displayed nothing.

i have tried both the manual method and the direct installation method.

Is there other method to get my phone build number?
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29-09-2018, 03:24 PM
(29-09-2018, 01:47 PM)Darley004 Wrote:  Hi,
I have downloaded and install the adb folder and run it. I typed the adb devices command, but it displayed nothing.

i have tried both the manual method and the direct installation method.

Is there other method to get my phone build number?

What's your phone's chipset type?
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29-09-2018, 05:01 PM
I dont know the chipset type but from online search I made on my phone type I saw

MediaTek MT6592 chipset, Mali-450 GPU

Will this suffice?
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29-09-2018, 05:50 PM
(29-09-2018, 05:01 PM)Darley004 Wrote:  I dont know the chipset type but from online search I made on my phone type I saw

MediaTek MT6592 chipset, Mali-450 GPU

Will this suffice?

this thread isn't for chipset, use the app in the guide at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-13054.html
online specs might be true or false, best to get the info directly from your phone.
if you still have other questions then create a new thread so we'll focus on it
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-514.html for how to create a thread

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08-07-2020, 07:47 PM
Please I need help with flashing of tecno spark 7. It's giving me DROM error
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